Paris – MIPCube 2013 will feature many of the leading innovators in the digital content space through a rich line-up of events & conferences, which includes speakers from Twitter, Warner Bros. and Machinima, a new Brands and Content Masterclass and the inaugural Women in Tech and Media networking breakfast. An integral part of MIPTV, the world’s content market, MIPCube takes place in Cannes from April 8-11. As part of a series of inspiring case studies, Dan Biddle, Head of … [Read more...] about MIPCube unveiled
Channel: OTT
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Los Angeles – Netflix, Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced that they will create the first ever Netflix original series for kids. Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie Turbo, premiering in theatres this summer, the series Turbo: F.A.S.T. (Fast Action Stunt Team) debuts exclusively this December in the U.S. and across the globe in the 40 countries where Netflix offers its service. "Families love Netflix, so creating an original series for kids was a natural for us. And … [Read more...] about Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original kids series
Korea’s Eclat launches multi-league sports channel on YouTube
Seoul, South Korea – Eclat Entertainment, Inc. has partnered YouTube to create a Spotv channel on YouTube offering major Korean professional sports. The channel includes video content from Korean sports leagues Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), K-league soccer, the Korean Basketball League, as well as international soccer leagues. The Spotv channel will feature over 4,000 hours of live sports event coverage with VOD access to full length matches and highlights. This will make coverage of … [Read more...] about Korea’s Eclat launches multi-league sports channel on YouTube
YOU On Demand launches more VOD offerings in China
New York – YOU On Demand Holdings has launched a full suite of entertainment offerings with a multi-platform marketing campaign targeted to begin on February 10, the start of the Chinese New Year. The initial phase of the multi-tiered launch offers China-based consumers several VOD choices including Transactional (TVOD) and Subscription (SVOD). TVOD provide users on demand access to all the latest Hollywood releases and independent movie titles at a retail price of US$1-$2. … [Read more...] about YOU On Demand launches more VOD offerings in China
MediaCorp launches Toggle
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the launch of its OTT service Toggle. Toggle offers entertainment, information and news to viewers online, on smartphones, tablets and smart TV, making content-viewing an uninterrupted and engaging experience. To enjoy this, viewers can subscribe to their favourite channels and movies or register at no cost, and watch free local content which MediaCorp has rights to. With Toggle’s Catch-Up service, viewers can watch their favourite programmes … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches Toggle
OTT opportunities emerge as 2Mbps+ broadband subs set to double by 2017
Farncombe undertook a comprehensive study of the broadband markets in six key Southeast Asian (SEA) developing countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and India, that aims to find out if flagging broadband speeds prove a barrier for the development of OTT in the region. The study analysed fixed and mobile broadband service offers, technologies, nominal and actual bitrates and pricing plans, which show that around 30% of the existing fixed broadband residential … [Read more...] about OTT opportunities emerge as 2Mbps+ broadband subs set to double by 2017
